CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 108 Discussion

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Question #: 108
Topic #: 4

A highly complex IT project is being tackled by a self-managing team of three technical specialists who had never met each other before.

At first they argued constantly for nearly two days over the best way to tackle the work and what technical software tools to use. Finally these issues were resolved, the team went out for dinner together and they agreed how best to share the workload between them.

After this point, the productivity improved dramatically and good work progress was made. All was going well until two days later when another IT specialist turned up unexpectedly. This person was far less experienced than the other three.

The new arrival explained that he would betaking over as project manager and immediately started to give explicit orders to the team.

In the context of Tuckman's team development theory, whichinterpretation fits the facts of the scenario.

AThe team had reached the performing stage but the arrival of the new specialist may result in the team reverting to the storming stage.

BThe team had reached the norming stage and instructions from the new arrival will quickly help the team reach the performing stage.

CThe team had already formed and were moving into the storming stage when the new arrival turned up and reset development at the forming stage.

DThe new arrival will mean that the team will move forward from norming through storming into the final performing stage.

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by Toi at Mar 04, 2025, 11:33 AM

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Rosendo

3 months ago

Wait, how can a less experienced person just take over like that?

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Janine

3 months ago

I agree, they might revert to storming now.

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Ramonita

3 months ago

Not sure about that, the new arrival could really mess things up.

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Joaquin

4 months ago

I think they were in the performing stage before the interruption.

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Lavera

4 months ago

Sounds like they were doing great until the new guy showed up.

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Deane

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards option B because the new arrival could help them, but I’m not sure if they were really at the norming stage yet.

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Gayla

4 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where a new leader disrupted a team's flow. I think option A makes the most sense here.

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Donette

4 months ago

I think the new arrival might push them back to storming, but I’m not completely confident about that. It feels like a tricky situation.

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Frank

5 months ago

I remember studying Tuckman's stages, and it seems like they were in the norming stage before the new guy showed up. But I'm not sure if they were fully performing yet.

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Yen

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The team seemed to be doing well, but then the new manager showed up and started giving orders. Does that mean they're going back to the forming stage? Or maybe they'll just hit a temporary storming stage before getting back to performing? I'm not sure which answer best fits the scenario.

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Yan

5 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. The team had resolved their initial issues and were working well together, so they were probably in the performing stage. But the new manager coming in and trying to take over could definitely send them back to the storming stage as they have to re-establish roles and responsibilities. I'd go with option A for this one.

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Nu

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. The team was clearly making good progress and had reached a productive stage, but the arrival of the new, less experienced manager could really disrupt that. I'm not sure if they'd revert all the way back to the storming stage or just hit a temporary setback.

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Lindsey

5 months ago

This question seems to be testing our understanding of Tuckman's team development theory. I think the key is to identify which stage the team was in before the new arrival and how that might impact the team's progress.

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Oliva

9 months ago

Ooh, this is a tricky one. I can see the argument for option D, but I'm not sure the team is going to be able to progress that smoothly with the new manager's interference. Feels more like they're going to get stuck in the storming stage again. Though maybe the new guy will learn to back off and let them do their thing.

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Gerri

8 months ago

I see your point, but I think they might need some time to adjust to the new dynamic before progressing smoothly.

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Ciara

8 months ago

I'm not so sure. Maybe the team will adapt quickly and move into the performing stage with his guidance.

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Junita

8 months ago

Yeah, I agree. It seems like they were doing well until he showed up and started giving orders.

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Marquetta

9 months ago

I think option A is more likely. The new guy coming in and taking over might cause some conflict.

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Eve

10 months ago

Haha, this new manager sounds like a real micromanager. I bet the team is just itching to tell him where he can shove his 'explicit orders'. Option A is the way to go - they were doing great until he showed up and ruined everything!

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Billy

10 months ago

I think option C is the correct answer here. The team had already formed and were moving into the storming stage when the new arrival showed up, which reset the whole process back to the forming stage. Bringing in a new authority figure like that is bound to cause a lot of tension and conflict.

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Brice

8 months ago

I think option C makes the most sense in this situation. The team was just starting to work out their dynamics and then everything got thrown off balance.

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Roslyn

8 months ago

Yeah, it must have been frustrating for the original team members to have their progress reset like that.

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Louvenia

9 months ago

I agree, bringing in a new project manager at that stage can definitely disrupt the team dynamic.

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Joaquin

10 months ago

This scenario definitely fits the 'storming' stage of Tuckman's model. The team had finally resolved their differences and reached the 'performing' stage, but the abrupt arrival of the new manager threw a wrench in the works. I bet the team is going to revert to clashing and infighting now.

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